Uzbek: O'zbekiston professional futbol ligasi Ўзбекистон профессионал футбол лигаси | |
Abbreviation | OʻzPFL ЎзПФЛ |
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Formation | 2008 |
Founder | Asian Football Confederation Uzbekistan Football Association |
Type | Sports and football organization |
Location |
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Coordinates | 41°16′45″N 69°12′45″E / 41.279036°N 69.212472°E |
Region | Uzbekistan |
Official language | Uzbek, Russian, English |
Director | Diyor Imamkhodjaev |
Parent organization | Uzbekistan Football Association Ministry of Sports |
Website | pfl |
Uzbekistan Professional Football League, briefly UzPFL (Uzbek: Oʻzbekiston professional futbol ligasi / Ўзбекистон профессионал футбол лигаси, OʻzPFL, ЎзПФЛ) — a football organization that manages and oversees the entire system of the country's football leagues. In 2008, following a recommendation from the Asian Football Confederation, it was separated from the Football Federation of Uzbekistan to become an independent organization.
Coordinates the conduct of such professional football competitions as Super League, Pro League, First League, Higher League and First Futsal League, Uzbekistan Cup, League Cup, Uzbekistan Super Cup, Uzbekistan U19 and U21 championships, etc. It organizes competitions among football clubs, provides instruction on their sports and organizational and managerial activities, as well as relationships.
Facilitates the organization of football competitions at various levels in cooperation with ministries, departments, enterprises, and organizations of Uzbekistan.
It is one of the leading leagues in Asia in terms of licensing.
As of March 2024, five companies in Uzbekistan are official sponsors of the league.